“Envy & Pride” by Rev. Meade Sermon Summary: Today’s sermon focuses on the sins of Envy and Pride False pride stymies our spiritual growth as it leads us to focus on ourselves and gets in the way of our relationship with God. False pride can make us “stiff-kneed” and unable to humble ourselves to pray.
“Sloth” by Rev. Meade Sermon Summary: In today’s sermon Pastor Fred continues his series on the Seven Deadly Sins with the topic of Sloth. This is a time of social distance and isolation and a time when we need to listen to the voice of God in our lives in order to make lemonade from
A message from our Music Director: Sometimes a song is all we need to make it through the day or through a night of doubt. This piece by Pepper Choplin reassures us that “We Are Not Alone.” Click here (skip the ad’s) In “You Are Mine”, Lloyd Kaufman reminds us of God’s promise, “Do not
“DEALING WITH FEAR” by Rev. Meade Sermon Summary: Today’s sermon (which was live streamed for the first time) was appropriate for the time in which we live. It was on the subject of stress and anxiety. Mark 4:35-40 tells the story of Jesus traveling with his disciples across a lake. As he sleeps a great
An Irish Blessing May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright happy hours That stay with you all year long.
Take steps to protect yourself · Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. · If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of
Today's sermon continues with the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins and is about the sin of greed. The title is "Coveting and Greed."
The CE Team received a thank you note from Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund for the hats that the children and parishioners made and donated last year. Thank you to all who participated in this wonderful project. This year, our community project is to donate to the Pembroke Food Pantry. We are asking all of the
Pastor Fred is continuing with his series of sermons on the Seven Deadly Sins. Today he spoke about "Lust."
Some Important Thoughts A Helpful Blog from our Conference Minister: Dear Friends and Members of First Church, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a daily headline this winter. And the Center for Disease Control is increasing their concern level. We’ve seen the impact on everything from travel to the stock market. And we wonder about what
“GLUTTONY” by Rev. Fred Meade
Greetings from the Diaconate! It’s March – although spring doesn’t officially begin this month, it is the month in which we welcome meteorological spring. Spring is a time for new beginnings and with that in mind we ask you to join with us on March 21 as all members and friends of our church join
“Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth” Isaiah 45:22 A roll of blanket (rescue and survival) material was donated by the U.S. Felt Co. Inc. With the help of the ladies from our Thursday night crafting, we were able to cut the roll into 4X5 blankets. The blankets were
Time, Talent, and Treasure Time, Talent, and Treasure are the three vital components of Stewardship. We urge everyone to consider how we can contribute in any and all these ways. Making a pledge allows the church to make plans for the future. The Stewardship Team thanks everyone who has submitted a pledge for this year
The Trustees met on 2/18/20 January financial report was presented in draft form with more updates to be made as figures are received from the bank records. · Changes to the copier machine are finalized and will result in a new copier and lower cost to the church. · Replaced the sink in a classroom
Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is the official start of the season of Lent, six and a half weeks in total, consisting of 40 weekdays as an act of repentance prior to Easter or Resurrection Sunday. The institution of the day, or the season, is not in your Bible. It was set up by the early
By Rev. Robert Naylor Read Matthew 5,6,7 – The Instructional Book for a Christian Who Plays the Most Important Game of Faithful Living with Skill I spent the day today at the spring training facility of the Philadelphia Phillies. There was no pre-season game, just dozens of players going through basic hitting, pitching, and fielding
Some Important Thoughts by Rev. Fred Meade Dear Friends and Members of First Church, I’ve been thinking a lot over the last five months about this church. I’ve grown to love the people and even enjoyed the drive back and forth. It has been a blessing that we really have not had a difficult winter. But within the
“The Complexity of Spiritually Dealing with Anger” by Pastor Fred Meade Sermon Summary: All of us have felt anger. This emotion is a very normal one, however at times it can turn destructive and can become unhealthy. The way in which we deal with our anger is based in large part on the way we
“The Certainty of Change” by Reverend Wayne Earl All this and more can be heard in the Sermon!
“Lot’s Wife and Baptism” by Pastor Fred Meade
by Rev. Robert Naylor I memorized it in third grade Sunday School. I have probably read it at more than half of my 1,000+ weddings at which I have officiated. It’s the season of hearts and roses and love, so Paul’s prosaic love letter (I Corinthians 13) comes to mind. If I speak in the
Remember again and again and again…..“… The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23)
Something Missing? It’s always been there!
“ALTRUISM, DENIAL AND HEALING” by Pastor Fred Meade
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The Search Team has not received any additional profiles from the UCC since this past Summer.
As we begin the year 2020 and move forward with God’s guidance, Missions for the month of February plans to set up the program “One Great Hour of Sharing”. This program gives us the opportunity to help people in crisis. Our donations will help provide clean water, medicine, shelter, health care and educations to those
The Deacons extend thanks to our “retiring” members, Stephanie Skolnick, Jim Lapham, and Ernie Evans, for their years of service and their many contributions to the committee. They will be missed! Please be aware that no food or drink, other than water, is allowed in the sanctuary. Have you noticed that the Acolytes have a
The Search Committee “Local Church Profile”
The Stewardship Team would like to extend thanks to everyone for all you do to support First Church. Our church could not exist without your generosity and service. First Church needs your prayers and your participation along with your financial support. Your active church membership brings many rewards: the strengthening of your faith, spiritual joy,
The Trustees met on January 21, 2020. Burt Palmer is still reviewing files that he received from our past treasurer. He has implemented direct deposit for the employees and received a refund from QuickBooks. He will finish inputting information in QuickBooks. Continuing projects the Trustees are working on: Finish the parsonage Get quotes for the
“Wrestling with God and Others” by Rev. Fred Meade
“On Prayer” by Rev. Fred Meade
“Designer Water or Living Water” by Rev. Bob Naylor
“Epiphany: Blessing or Curse?” by Rev. Fred Meade
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In a course on marriage counseling, the professor said that if someone gets divorced, and wonders whether or not they should get married again, statistically speaking a new marriage will more likely work out if they are divorced twice and are currently in a third marriage. I thought a lot about that over the years
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After our Sunday Service, The Missions Committee invites you to join them in Fellowship Hall for Christmas Cake, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Eggnog, Crackers & Cheese AND maybe some Christmas Music!!!
As you all are aware of Stewardship Sunday was November 24th a letter was sent asking the congregation to consider pledging a little more than they did last year and letting them know that in the last 6 weeks, pledges have decreased by $14,00.00. This equals a 17% drop in pledges. First Church in Pembroke
Our fall Stewardship campaign has just ended. As of this writing, we do not have the figures to report but will do so next month. Although the formal pledging time is past please remember that it is never a bad time to be a Steward of First Church. Your contributions of “Time, Talent, and Treasure”
On November 11th, Veteran’s Day, the Pembroke Military Support Group received the $100 donation from the congregation of First Church. On Tuesday they were given the items collected from our Military Basket to send to our Military personnel as part of a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday from all of us at First Church. Of
Greetings from the Deacons! We are happy to report that Rev. Fred Meade will be leading us in worship throughout the Advent and Christmas season. We pray that this time will help us all to become even more aware of and grateful for the “Reason for the Season” and that it is a holy time
The trustees met on November 29, 2019, with the following reported:Alan C. updated the trustees on the church finances nothing new to report. After 20 years Alan will be retiring on December 31, 2019, as First Church in Pembroke’s treasure, we all want to say thank you, Alan, for all that you have done for
It’s hard to imagine that I’ve already been here for two months. The times just seems to fly by. My commute from the Cape has actually been a time of respite. The drives have been a time of pure joy seeing the changing of the trees and bushes along the way. But we all know